ASIN: B07D7FMDZG
Publisher: Matador (May 21, 2018)
Publication Date: May 21, 2018
Language: English
Praise for THE GENES OF ISIS
“The book is exquisitely written, with good characterization and a compelling plot… Thoroughly recommended.” —Jennifer’s Reviews
“The novel is creative, sophisticated, brilliant! I couldn’t ask for a more Egyptian-esque book!” —Lauren, Books Beyond the Story
Akasha is a precocious young girl with dreams of motherhood. She lives in a fantastical world where most of the oceans circulate in the aquamarine sky waters.
Before she was born, the Helios, a tribe of angels from the sun, came to Earth to deliver the Surge, the next step in the evolution of an embryonic human race. Instead they spawned a race of hybrids and infected humanity with a hybrid seed.
Horque manifests on Earth with another tribe of angels, the Solarii, to rescue the genetic mix-up and release the Surge.
Akasha embarks on a journey from maiden to mother and from apprentice to priestess then has a premonition that a great flood is imminent. All three races – humans, hybrids and Solarii – face extinction.
With their world in crisis, Akasha and Horque meet, and a sublime love flashes between them. Is this a cause of hope for humanity and the Solarii? Or will the hybrids destroy them both? Will anyone survive the killing waters of the coming apocalypse?
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This book started out slow but it really is a setting the stage sort of technique. Once the Author started conveying this world he created, the train began moving at a more steady pace. There is a lot to unpack in just over 300 pages, several characters, each having their own voice not to mention the history (some true some reinvented for the story) and the scenery which is all somewhat unique and very vivid the way it's written.
Akasha is a strong female lead and I thoroughly enjoyed watching her grow and evolve. Then you get to witness her relationship with Horque, I was rooting for them from the start. Akasha's journey is difficult, arduous and weighs heavily on her. But it also makes her the person she becomes. I so invested in this character I laughed with her, cried with her. That's the kind of heroine I want the Author to give me when I'm reading a book. You do get to see what's happening through multiple POV, but the Author does a fantastic job of ensuring the reader knows who's eyes their looking through at any given moment.
This story rolls a lot into the woodwork, let me just say. Science fiction, biblical aspects, Angels, Aliens, mystery, mythology and... Le Sigh, love. I quite enjoyed this book, the only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is there were more loose ends than I cared for. But I'm hoping there will be more books in this world.
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JUSTIN NEWLAND’s novels represent an innovative blend of genres from historical adventure to supernatural thriller and magical realism. His stories explore the themes of war and religion, and speculate on the human’s spiritual place in the universe.
Undeterred by the award of a Doctorate in Mathematics from Imperial College, London, he conceived his debut novel, The Genes of Isis (Matador, 2018), an epic fantasy set under Ancient Egyptian skies.
The historical thriller, The Old Dragon’s Head (Matador, 2018), is set in Ming Dynasty China in the shadows of the Great Wall.
The Coronation (Matador, 2019) was another historical adventure and speculates on the genesis of the most important event in the modern world – the Industrial Revolution.
The Abdication (Matador, 2021) is a supernatural thriller in which a young woman confronts her faith in a higher purpose and what it means to abdicate that faith.
His work in progress is a two-book series, The Island of Angels. Set in the Elizabethan era, it’s an epic tale of England’s coming of age. The Mark of the Salamander (to be published September 2023) takes us across the open seas of discovery with Sir Francis Drake while The Midnight of Eights culminates the series with the repulse of the Spanish Armada.
Author, speaker and broadcaster, Justin appears on LitFest panels, gives talks to historical associations and libraries and enjoys giving radio interviews and making podcasts.
Born three days before the end of 1953, he lives with his partner in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England.
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Hey Tammy, many thanks for posting your considered review of my novel, The Genes of Isis aka Genesis. My first novel about our first civilisation. Justin.
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